# Chimpanzee (*Pan troglodytes*) Chimpanzees are intelligent primates that share 98% of our DNA. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 4/5 · High - **Habitat:** African forests and savannas. - **Also known as:** Chimp, Common Chimpanzee ![Chimpanzee](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426279/objects/4399.jpg) ## Appearance The Chimpanzee has shaggy black hair covering most of its body, with bare faces, ears, palms, and soles. Their faces can range from pink to dark brown, often darkening with age. They are distinguished from other great apes by their more slender build and prominent brow ridge. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Hominidae - **Genus:** Pan ## Interesting facts - A chimpanzee's DNA is astonishingly 98% identical to a human's DNA! - Chimpanzees build a fresh, leafy sleeping nest high in a tree every single night! - They can recognize themselves in a mirror, showing they understand self-awareness. - They greet each other with hugs, kisses, and handshakes, much like humans do. ## Special abilities - **Tool Master:** Chimpanzee can use twigs to 'fish' for termites because this helps them access food hidden in crevices. - **Clever Communicator:** Chimpanzee has a complex vocal repertoire, including hoots and screams, that helps them coordinate group activities. - **Problem Solver:** Chimpanzee can solve complex puzzles and learn new tasks quickly because of their high intelligence. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 70-150 cm - **Weight:** 27-70 kg - **Lifespan:** 30-50 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 220-230 days ## Diet & Feeding Chimpanzees are omnivores, eating mostly fruits but also leaves, insects, and even small animals. - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Leaves, Insects, Meat (monkeys, antelopes), Seeds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — Leopards are a primary predator of chimpanzees, especially the young. - **Eats:** Sandpaper fig (*Ficus exasperata*) — Chimpanzees frequently consume the fruits and leaves of fig trees. - **Hunts:** [Red-tailed monkey](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-tailed-monkey) (*Cercopithecus ascanius*) — Chimpanzees hunt red-tailed monkeys for meat, often cooperatively. - **Eats:** Giant termite (*Macrotermes bellicosus*) — Chimpanzees use stick tools to extract these termites from their mounds. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 4/5 · High Strong and unpredictable — can be dangerous. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Chimpanzee? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Chimpanzee? 70-150 cm ### How much does Chimpanzee weigh? 27-70 kg ### How long does Chimpanzee live? 30-50 years ### How fast can Chimpanzee move? 40 km/h ### What does Chimpanzee eat? Chimpanzees are omnivores, eating mostly fruits but also leaves, insects, and even small animals. ### Where is Chimpanzee usually found? African forests and savannas. ### How does Chimpanzee hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [John Ball Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/john-ball-zoo) — Michigan, US · Zoo - [Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chattanooga-zoo-at-warner-park) — Tennessee, US · Zoo - [Detroit Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/detroit-zoo) — Michigan, US · Zoo - [Oregon Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/oregon-zoo) — Oregon, US · Zoo - [Southwick's Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/southwicks-zoo) — Massachusetts, US · Zoo - [The Maryland Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/the-maryland-zoo) — Maryland, US · Zoo [View all places to see Chimpanzee](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/chimpanzee) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Chimpanzee: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/chimpanzee)